Ham-and-Cheese Croissant Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 (5-inch) large croissants
• 1 (8-oz.) package chopped cooked ham
• 1 (5-oz.) package shredded Swiss cheese
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Cut croissants in half lengthwise, and cut each half into 4 to 5 pieces. Place croissant pieces in a lightly greased 10-inch deep-dish pie plate. Top with ham and cheese.
2. 2. Whisk together eggs, next 5 ingredients, and, if desired, nutmeg in a large bowl.
3. 3. Pour egg mixture over mixture in pie plate, pressing croissants down to submerge in egg mixture. Cover tightly, and chill 8 to 24 hours.
4. 4. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until browned and set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.